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Overview |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 54% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia International University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 0 students)
Columbia International University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or KSU?
- Columbia International University is 528.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Columbia International University than Kennesaw State University ($25,620.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Columbia International University ($15,451 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 15.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,950 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Kennesaw State University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 264.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($18,834 vs. $5,161)
Columbia International University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Columbia International University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International University or KSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between KSU and Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Kennesaw State University (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/